For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,941 students in 53210, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53210, WI are Milwaukee French Immersion, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53210 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53210, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53210, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2703 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Clarke Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2816 W Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5110 W Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-5800
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53210, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8588
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8588
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6720 West Moltke Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-3070
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-3070
Gr: PK-K
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 96%
2525 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-5900
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2525 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-6161
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-6161
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53210, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53210, WI include Milwaukee French Immersion, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53210?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53210.
What is the racial composition of students in 53210?
53210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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